Látrabjarg is a line of sea cliffs about 14 km long and up to 440 m high at the western tip of the Westfjords. It is the westernmost point of Iceland and one of the largest bird cliffs in Europe.
In summer the ledges are packed with guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Puffins dig their burrows in the grassy clifftop near the Bjargtangar lighthouse, often just a few metres from the path.
Getting there
Take road 62 to the junction with road 612, then follow 612 to its end at the Bjargtangar lighthouse. The last stretch is narrow, bumpy gravel, so drive slowly. There are few services, so fill up with fuel and buy food in Patreksfjörður.
When to go
Go from mid-May to mid-August for the birds; most have left by early September. Road 612 can be muddy in autumn and closed by snow in winter.
Good to know
- Stay well back from the edge: there are no fences, and the grassy clifftop is undercut and crumbles without warning.
- Do not lie down at the edge or step onto burrows to reach a puffin.
- Keep to the marked path and give nesting birds space.
- Drones are not allowed in the nature reserve.
Sources: Látrabjarg, Wikipedia, Bjargtangar Lighthouse, Wikipedia, Látrabjarg, Go Car Rental, Total solar eclipse at Látrabjarg Nature Reserve. Facts checked October 2026.
Drive times are approximate and depend on weather and road conditions. Check road.is and vedur.is before you set off.
